Ambassadors Hold Conference On Russia Situation
Allied ambassadors in Petrograd met at the American embassy to discuss Russia's unclear status under Bolshevik rule. They plan to stay if terms are vague, though some staff depart via Siberia as others decide whether to leave. American Minister Morris in Stockholm reports embassies prepared to depart on February 24 if needed.
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Petrograd
Russia
Siberia
Francis
J. Butler
Wright
Norman Armour
Johnson
Morris
Stockholm
American Patrol Penetrates German Lines in Chemin-des-Dames
In the Chemin-des-Dames sector an American patrol with a French unit advanced hundreds of yards into German lines yesterday. They captured two German officers twenty men and one machine gun. Some enemy casualties were reported with no American losses. The patrol was led by a French officer.
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Chemin- des-Dames
France
Chemin-des-Dames
Board to Review Excess Profits On Foods
Washington reports a board of excess profits reviewers will be created soon by the internal revenue commissioner. The panel will include about a dozen representatives from special industries to rule on specific questions raised in returns as part of efforts to fight profiteers.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Roper To Thally
German advances seize Pernau and Dorpat in Baltic drive
Berlin reports Pernau and Dorpat occupied as German forces push toward Dorpat and Kiev region. About 4000 Russians taken prisoner in latest advance. French raids north of the Ailette and Champagne reported. Turkish offensive begins in Caucasus disrupting Russian units. Obituary notices for Mrs. George Bechtel mention burial in Lawrence.
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Berlin
Pernau
Liveniny
Riga
Dorpat
von Linsingen
Zhitomar
Kiev
Haris
Ailette River
Champagne
War Office
London
Caucasus
Tatma
Second Call in June Plans for Continuous Draft to France
The War Department reports a second draft will occur in June to set quotas by district. A continuous stream of men from civil life to training camps and then to France is planned, with only small numbers called at a time. The call aims to determine quotas for each district.
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Presen
France
Washington
Jume
War Council
The
War Department
Red Cross liner Florize wreck death toll reported
News accounts from St Johns and Montreal detail the Red Cross liner Florize wreck near Cape Race in a storm. Survivors total forty four with a death list of 102. rescue ships and boats brought forty survivors to safety as Prospero and Terra Nova aided offshore.
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St. John
N. F
Red Cross
Florizel
Cape Race
Michael Sullivan
Halifax
Ralph Burnham
Royal Flying Corps
Alex Ledingjim
St. Johns
Archibald Gardner
Minnie’ Dannel
Kittie
New York
Florize
Martin
James
Broad Cove
Prospero
John Grosbie
Placentia Bay
Terra Nova
Home
Montreal
Canada
Cape
Hold International Conference Here in Lawrence
The Rev E H Wendland former Lawrence pastor announces the 1919 General Conference for the Evangelical Association will be held in Lawrence next August 1,200 to 1,500 delegates are expected. The district meeting was recently held in Lawrence with about 800 delegates from Kansas and nearby states. Woodland Park will host August 9 to 18.
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Lawrence
General Conference
United, States
Canada
Evangelical Association
E. H. Wendland
Clarksdale
Wendland
Lawsence
Camp Fanston
Kansas
Woodland Park
Wendl
Big Changes Made in American Base at French Port
France port undergoes rapid expansion as docks warehouses and dredging enlarge capacity. American engineers extend rail access with vast spur tracks to move goods from barges and ships to trains, aided by two regiments of colored soldiers and longshoremen handling unloading and reloading duties.
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France
Imore
Toigo
Quartermaster’s Department
New York
Troop Baseball Bats Packed for French Front
Shipping 11400 bats to American troops in France from Louisville by order of the Y M C A under priority. The bats sail from an Indiana factory and are expected to reach a French port within two weeks if unimpeded. Soldiers stationed behind the lines plan a spring training season with the gear.
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France
Louisville
Y. My «al
Douglas County Sees War Anthems Rise as Submissions Grow
County chairman William Bromelsick reports more than twenty war anthems have been submitted by Douglas County residents and new entries continue to arrive daily.
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Douglas County
William Bromelsick
Liberty Loan Committee
Bromelsick
Schoolboy Karl Wilke Sentenced for Wilhelmshohe Burglaries
Amsterdam reports 17-year-old Karl Wilke was jailed for nine months after burgling the German Emperor's Wilhelmshohe castle last November. He confessed to seven break-ins, stealing art and valuables valued at about $25,000, later sold to an antique dealer for $65 to cover a restaurant bill.
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Amsterdam
Karl Wilke
Wilhelmshohe
Imperial Castle
Oliver Shell to Study at Harvard in Navy Radio School
Oliver Schell son of Mr and Mrs Geo Shell enlisted November 5 in the U S Navy radio service and began Great Lakes training. He will study at Harvard University radio school. a Lawrence native and former Law School junior, 22, member of Phi Kappa Phi and Delta Theta.
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U.S. Navy
Law Oliver Schell
Geo. Shell
Great Lakes
Harvard Univ
Mr. Shell
Lawrence
Detta Theta
Phikin
Chautauqua in August elects officers and committees
The Subscribers of the Chautauqua met in August and elected A. A. Weober as president, J. H. Flory as vice president, D. F. Smith as secretary, and Wm. H. Ulrich as treasurer. An executive committee and several subcommittees were named to handle season tickets, general arrangements, reception and social events, and other duties.
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A. A. Weoher
J. H. Flory
D. F. Smith
Wim. HL Ulrich
A. As Wober
Dh. Briar Smith
Wm. HH
Ulrich
T. C
C. Metsker
Dr. Burton
A. EK. Metsker
J.T. Schwalm
C. A. Wiel
Gottliep Neider Ag
J. Melnowalm
D. J. Burton
M. Smith
S and General Arrangements Committee
PR. Lindel
John Banks
J. E. Smith
Hoover
Henry Nieder
DF. Smith
Wm. H. Ulrich
M.A. Childs
Jos. Hoover
H. S. Metsker
Emma Negtler
L. H. Griffith
Fe Lata
O Wo Flory
John Posta
Large Farm Sale Nets Over 4100 With Ads
H G Van Neste held a farm sale last Thursday that netted about 4100. Machinery and livestock sold well amid a big crowd and spirited bidding. He credited heavy newspaper advertising in the Journal World, plus a few notices, for drawing buyers and saving five days. Auctioneer was Coal Thomas.
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H.G. van Neste
H. C. V. Neste
van Neste
Journal-World
Trapped Seven Gray Wolves by Russell Harrell
Russell Harrell of Richland trapped seven gray wolf pelts this season all near a hay stack using rake bits as bait. He earned a one dollar bounty per wolf from the county and received hides payments. Sheriff’s notices mention Walter Lillis as wanted and provide contact details. municipal wood yard leads are short with only three logs collected Saturday due to spring work.
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Russell Harrell
Richland
Walter Lillis
South Carsting
Lawrences
Sherif Lit
Woodward
Royal Draft
Liflis
Drunk Man Wanders NY Street Seeking Porch Sleep
A intoxicated man wandered the 700 and 800 blocks of New York Street Saturday night around nine o clock. He appeared friendly yet sleepy and aimed to sleep on a porch where he could rest for the night. The Kansas weather forecast notes fair skies, colder tonight, and a rising temperature west and north.
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New York Street
Kansas
Prisoners Return Stirs England Reports of War Prisoners
English government curbs prisoners from Ruhleben Germany speak of harbedwire fever and mental strain after three years in captivity. Civilians describe Germany’s misery with scarce fuel and railways manned by women, amid a war of long hardship.
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Lenden
England
Ruhteben
Germany
North Sea
Terres
Manchester Guardian
Lucas
Soyden
Hanover
German breweries face consolidation plan to cut firms
A Nazi era style decree by Jarman Capital Amsterdam and Kerman government calls for the consolidation of the brewing industry. The plan would have the most efficient breweries absorb weaker producers and pay compensation. Brewers protest that three billion marks of German capital are invested, giving brewing economic heft rivaling chemicals, iron, and coal. About 8000 breweries and 320000 hotels and restaurants linked to the trade would be affected, employing 380000 people.
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Jarman
Amsterdam
Kerman
John Steele Leans Toward Federal Public Information Work
An article notes John M. Steele reports to Lawrence friends that he will travel to Washington for a conference on public information and federal communication efforts. It mentions his role with a national fund and his affiliation with a public information bureau in Washington.
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Lawrence
Washington
Pourist Bureau
Fuew Administration
John M. Steele
Wll
States of the Union
Mr. Tooled
Raasax
Examinations Qualify Most Registrants at Local Board
More than one million pounds of Hershey chocolate burned in a fire at the Hershey Chocolate Company plant in Hershey, Pennsylvania, early today. The loss is estimated at about half a million dollars. One registrant was referred to the medical advisory board while others passed examinations by local examiners.
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Tigo Tesi Tant
Tee PF
Cate
Aminer
Bitur- Peeet Muiatber Ag
Ans
Onr
Thiy Medical Advhcory Board
Hiroy Aver Lothrop
Wmn
A. Ram
John Forr Lash
Art H. Fros
Hershey Chocolate
Harrisburg
Hershey Chocolate Company
Hershey Pa
U S Record Broken by Lieut Sam Pickard at Fort Leavenworth
The United States diving time record was broken by Lieut Sam Pickard of this city. He is stationed at Fort Leavenworth Texas and commands all ding at the aviation school there. His squadron totaled 129 oars with ten machines.
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Sam Pickard
C. Ec. Pekar
Lieut. Pickard
Ft. Leavenworth
Texas
County School Reports Delayed by State Ag College
Reports from the county seed and heifer survey are expected to be completed this week. Superintendent O V. notes delays caused by the Kansas State Agricultural College in sending blanks.
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Sehagla
Kansas State Agricultures College
Martin Announces Self for Congress
Lawrence citizens at a Democratic banquet heard T. Martin announce his candidacy for Congress in the 2nd district. Supporters expect a strong bid as he seeks party backing and a clear plan to advance district interests.
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Martin
Martir
Tatiwat
Lawrence
Randel
Hearhlee
Mexican bandits attack oil boat killing two in river clash
Reported Wednesday an oil boat attack near Taprpien ends in deaths including Edgar House and Meneh, with other workers injured. Authorities link attacks to Mexican bandits. Gov't investigating connections as efforts to free captured Americans continue. A marriage license issue is noted for Topeka residents.
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Wasington
Orde Shuettean
Taprpien
Edgar House
Mennete
J. Kane
Prince River
Alten
Othe
Ladtidad Andview
Varlas Iit
Earl Keilmann Shares War Reflections From France
Earl Keilmann former artillery officer returns from France and speaks of conditions, the vast American army, and the uncertain end of the war. He notes scarce comforts, describes fighting lines, and predicts the war may stretch into next year while stressing resolve and morale among Allied and American troops.
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Earl Keilmann
France
EL DL Keilmann
Berlin
Lawrence
Harmess
Journal-World
Uvs
Purse
Lawrences Ai Smith
Paris
bin Utter
Atlantic
Interi
Successful Sale At Lawrence Market Stables Event
Sale conducted Saturday by the Laws and Mele Market at the stables in North Woacreal market. Items sold included thirty-nine head of stock, chicks, implements, and other goods. Stone Erie reported on the sale details.
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North Lawrence
Lawrence
Col Fov
Stone Erie
Lawrence Boy Ins A Mord Expert in Azul Republic
Fragmented OCR text describes a person claiming work as a murder expert in Azul Republic near Buenos Aires with a monthly sum of 126. context unclear and names are obscured. The readable parts indicate a family statement and foreign travel references.
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Minton
Christine
Sherman Vistin
Azul
Republic
Buenos Aires
Pplayed Six Games One of the Different
A fragment notes that six games were played and references Saturday results along with a remark about a different outcome or approach. The readable text provides limited context on teams or figures involved.
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Ign
Alexandria
Czarovitch
Em ‘Peror
Pierce Hun Lines
Kaiser
George Bechtel
Los Angeles
California
Olive Bechtel
Bechtel
Cleveland
Ohio
Ree. Wendland
Oliver Shell
Harvard
A. A. Webber
Organization For Coms Ieing
John Steele
U. S
Ft. Worth, Tex
Congress
Noustock
DEM
Thalike
Vapuror Candisdate
Wilson
Redfield
Veneril Tuan Ciricie
Aul S M
Lama G. Frith
Hanson
Topeka
Yanks
Argentina
Union B
Primid
Lutheran
Sale Wa
Hiepelist
Stane Inn
Methodis Trethren
Baptis ' Ny
AOD
Baptist
Lutherans
Lecompton
YMC
Methodist Linwood
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